Downtown Rochester
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Popular places to visit
Mayo Clinic
If Mayo Clinic is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus
If Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Rochester.
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
You can learn about the history of Rochester when you stop by Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Mayo Civic Center
Catch an event at Mayo Civic Center during your trip to Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
University of Minnesota-Rochester
Explore the campus of University of Minnesota-Rochester during your stay in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Rochester Art Center
Enjoy a stop at Rochester Art Center, an entertaining place to visit in Rochester. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Things to do
Astonishing Minnesota Scavenger Hunt: A Minnesota Miracle
Top hotels in Downtown Rochester
Kahler Grand Hotel
Location was fantastic, staff was wonderful. The room was clean and cozy. The only issue was the shower would not hold a steady temperature. It varied from extremely too hot to extremely too cold, often without even adjusting the temperature.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Indigo Rochester – Mayo Clinic Area by IHG
The room was large and modern! Very nice staff
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area
Staff, location, clean & soup in the evenings.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Kahler Inn and Suites - Mayo Clinic Area
Close to hospital, clean , nice breakfast, spacious rooms
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Brentwood Inn & Suites
Wonderful staff, very helpful and knowledgeable about Mayo Clinic.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
The room was spotless and comfortable.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Rochester
Historic Southwest
While visiting Historic Southwest, you might make a stop by sights like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Plummer House.
Northrup
When in Northrup, you can plan a visit to Rochester Civic Theater and Mayo Civic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Pill Hill Historic District
Pill Hill Historic District might not have many top sights, but Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
East Side Pioneers
If you're spending some time in East Side Pioneers, Rochester Art Center and Rochester Civic Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Kutzky Park
While there might not be top attractions in Kutzky Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial and Mayo Civic Center.
Slatterly Park
While Slatterly Park isn't home to many top sights, Soldiers Field Golf Course and Rochester Art Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
